Alternate suction from the handle end and then the wall end multiple times until the object dislodges. Once the location of the clog is located, insert the hose into the wall inlet as usual, hold hand over other end, and let the pressure build up. Quickly release hand and let air rush in.
Try this multiple times from various inlets, even those that are close and working properly. This process creates rhythm and movement in the pipes and often dislodges the clog in the central vacuum system pipe. Lift the inlet valve lid and inspect the first elbow in the wall. Also, inspect the last fitting entering into the vacuum tank and any elbows within the tank.
The tank connection should not be glued and it should come loose by wiggling the first fitting. These are common areas for clogs. Run a Free Flow Maintenance Sheet or paper towel through the clogged inlet valve. This larger bulk item can often dislodge objects by building up pressure and pulling debris through. If the cloth gets stuck, continue to the next method. We do not recommend using a plumber's snake because vacuum pipe has a much thinner wall than plumbing pipe.
Reverse suction backwards through the pipe and inlet valve by connecting a portable vacuum or shop vac directly into the wall valve. Let pressure build, then release. Repeat multiple times. Be sure to allow air to flow backwards without the central vacuum running and remove the central vacuum unit's bucket or top to expose the filtration. Alternatively, the central vacuum tank itself may be used. Remove from wall, set next to wall inlet, plug into electrical, connect hose to tank port or tank intake, put hose handle end into wall inlet, and seal with hand.
It may be necessary to suck multiple directions: toward the unit, then toward the inlet, then towards the unit again to loosen the object. Whichever machine you use, also try placing a Free Flow Maintenance Sheet or paper towel inside the pipe where it enters the main canister and then try sucking it back toward the inlet to catch the object in the air pathway. Consider any recent construction or other work where someone may have driven a nail into a pipe especially closet organizers, phones, alarms, or recent pictures hung.
If the clog will not dislodge, then find its exact location by one of several ways: Run paper towel through and listen for humming or vibration. Create louder noise using a ping-pong ball. Insert into inlet, turn on unit, then remove inlet to get ball in. Endoscopy cameras can be attached to an electrician's fish-tape to view the interior of the pipe. Once the exact location is found, cut the pipe and pull out the clog.
Use a coupling to easily put the pipe back together. Important: Once the clog is removed, verify by running a Free Flow Maintenance Sheet through each inlet. If they don't all show up, do it again with numbers on each to determine which valve is clogged. The clog may have migrated to another section of pipe that is out of the air pathway.
Pipes that run underground can sometimes coagulate with debris from moisture. Proper underground installation installs the central vac pipe inside three-inch irrigation pipe. Run 10 pounds of rice through system into the unit, repeat. If ineffective, trench old lines and replace. In rare cases, the old vacuum pipe might need to be abandoned and a new pipe run from a working section to the valve location. Contact a local MD authorized dealer for assistance.
NOTE: Proper installation of a central vacuum virtually guarantees no clogging. Large objects should get stuck at the first elbow just behind the wall valve which is designed to catch items.
A sloppy installation can create opportunities for debris to catch over time. Specific installation errors include Tee's that are installed backwards, pipes rough-cut with a hacksaw, excessive elbows, and pipes not fully inserted into the cuffs of the fittings.
Many times, the build-up will eventually get large enough to break way but in rare instances, the clog remains. Industry-standard inlets have an opening that measures 1.
Fortunately, most inlet valves are industry-standard and compatible with the replacement inlet valves we carry. If unable to locate the proper replacement, please contact our Customer Care Team or a local Central Vacuum Dealer for assistance. Watch the Inlet Valve Installation Video for tips and help.
If replacement inlet valves leak air when another valve is being used, place electrical tape on the neck of the valve prior to insertion to form a better gasket. Electrical power to the valve should be turned off prior to working on them or a professional electrician should be hired to make repairs. If you find the break, re-splice broken wire coppers together and tins together. Wires could be disconnected at the main unit. There is no polarity, so wires can go back into either connection.
Can't find the break? Options are as follows: Re-route wire from central vacuum unit or any working inlet to the compromised section of wire or run a whole new wire between the unit and inlet. Buy central vacuum wire. Add a remote control clicker and receiver to the system. It's easy and convenient. Table Of Contents.
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